Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (Idva)

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Salary: £26,000
Hours- Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Location- Greater Manchester

Agency- Resourcing Group Futures

The client is an independent Domestic Violence Advocacy (IDVA) service within the Greater Manchester area that specialises in the advice, support and advocacy to victims that have or are experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence. These individuals are at a high risk level; involving MARAC referrals.
This organisation is a dedicated service supporting single women, men and families fleeing or who have fled Domestic Violence.

Key Responsibilities

Within this position the successful candidate will be working as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and will be responsible for working directly with Men, Women and Children that are experiencing any form of domestic violence (including;Physical, Financial, Sexual, Honour Based, harassment or stalking or are at risk of forced marriage).

You will be responsible for on going advice, advocacy and information to the victims this; can also be on a one off bases with victims. Throughout this role the IDVA will be looking to reduce the risk to the victims, attend and accompany to the specialist domestic court, to act as an institutional Advocate on behalf of victims of violence. IDVA’s will also be required to attend external and internal meetings.

Essential Attributes
It will be essential for this role that you have experience in working with adults experiencing domestic violence, Advocating on behalf of clients, experience of assessing the needs of clients and working with high risk victims, working directly with multiple agencies and essentially recording, taking and reviewing detailed information and have an accredited IDVA qualification. It is also essential due to the nature of the role it is essential the successful candidate can drive and has access to an appropriate vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable attributes

*Experience as an IDVA
*Experience of working with victims of honour based violence and forced marriage

Knowledge and skills
*Exceptional team working skills
*Strong crisis management skills
*Understanding level of risk
*A solid understanding of issues related to stalking and harassment
*Commitment to confidentiality issues
*Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Posts are open to women only, as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1, of the Equality Act 2010.